Boscobel, WI vs Sturgeon Bay, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Boscobel is 22.2% cheaper than Sturgeon Bay. With a cost index of 63 vs 81, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Boscobel to Sturgeon Bay should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Boscobel is $650/month compared to $1,011/month in Sturgeon Bay — a 36% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Boscobel is more affordable at $130,700 median vs $217,600.

Median household income in Boscobel is $52,457 compared to $56,882 in Sturgeon Bay (-7.8%). Sturgeon Bay does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Boscobel spend roughly 14.9% of their income on rent, less than the 21.3% in Sturgeon Bay.